Window treatments are the unsung heroes of home decor. They can take a room from looking like a doctor's office waiting room or your first college dorm room to an inspirational photo straight out of a design magazine. Choosing the best window treatment for your space isn’t as easy as picking a pretty fabric. Read on for three tips for windows that will Wow!

Everything has its season. Including seasons. And for most of us, the shift from winter to spring is the most welcome turn, turn, turn of them all. No matter where you live, the thought of less inside and more outside is intoxicating. Less forced air, more fresh air! Less living room, more patio! Less tech, more deck! So it’s the perfect time for an annual assessment of your outdoor space. If your great outdoor space ain’t so great, I’ve got you covered. Here are 5 fun and easy ways to make your patio or deck the go-to spot for relaxation, entertainment, and pretending to have a green thumb.

It’s true with Oscar speeches. It’s true with rich desserts. It’s true with kisses from your dog. And…its true with the number of accessories you use to decorate your home. Less is more. While there may be certain exceptions, and certainly no one should dictate your personal preferences, most people find a space more pleasing with less extras. In short, if your room is starting to look like a museum exhibit or gift shop display, you need to face the hard truth and significantly reduce the number of accessories you’re displaying.

Wallpaper has had its moments. Then the moments pass. It’s a love it or hate it option that has endured the ups and downs of interior design over the decades and deserves consideration as a wall covering with the potential to become a beloved addition in your home. So how do you give this wall adorning alternative a fair assessment? Read on as I’ve done the research for you. Check out…

Choosing flooring is a bit like choosing a date or a mate. It all starts with attraction and comfort. Depending on the relationship you’re seeking, you may need something durable. And preferably you’ll find something low-maintenance. But every flooring option, and personal relationship, comes with quirks and baggage. So to help ground your decision-making, let's explore the pros and cons of three popular hard flooring surfaces.

You’ve been in a relationship with your home for quite a while. It’s comfortable and you love it. You really do. But there comes a time in every relationship, no matter how strong, when in a moment of honesty, you realize, “It’s become a little boring and predictable.” Worse yet, you may find yourself staring at your neighbors’ home interior a little too long and too often.”

This blog is all about rekindling that sense of romance with your home. It’s time to rediscover some sizzle and stop taking your living space for granted. So to shake up the sea of beige, the bland white walls, or that room that just feels flat, it’s time to take on an accent wall.

Let’s be honest: nobody wants to spend time in the laundry room. It’s that weird room where socks go to disappear and where mystery stains refuse to budge. It can be hot and cramped and far from inspirational. But since we have to be there or risk wearing the same stained, smelly clothes day after day, why not make it a space that’s enjoyable? 

Introducing a little fun into your laundry room can make the chore of washing, drying, and folding (or pretending to fold) a little less painful. Here’s why it’s worth the effort:

I think of accent colors in your home as similar to accessories in your wardrobe. They support and often dazzle. They’re likely to get the squeals, oohs and ahhs. Maybe it’s the funky hoop earrings or the bright beautiful scarf. Accent colors can bring that same excitement to your home’s color scheme to help create that perfect, finished feel.

However (the dreaded however)…if you don’t use your accent colors correctly, your room may end up looking like an exploded box of crayons! Let me help you avoid that with the following tips.

If you ask your favorite search engine, app or robot for the definition of interior design, you’ll get something like…the art and science of creating a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing indoor space. Little art, little science. How hard can that be, right? The answer, if you ask most people, is “darn hard.” It can be tricky to make your interior look as good as those amazing Pinterest boards instead of an Ikea catalog that exploded everywhere!

Stay tuned as this blog walks you through common mistakes and how to prevent them. My goal is to help you avoid turning your home into a "what-were-they-thinking" zone.

It’s not quite the thrill of driving a new car off the lot and getting a deep draw of that intoxicating “new car smell, but buying a new piece of furniture is pretty cool, too! However, for a lot of people, it can be a daunting task. There’s a lot to consider and it’s not a cheap endeavor, so having your ducks in a row before you hit the furniture store can save you time and heartache. Fortunately, I’m here to help. Allow me to help you become your own furniture whisperer.

Sugar and cream blend well in coffee. How about white and cream in your room? In my humble opinion, this blend works as well. If you’ve ever had a bright white room, you know that can create cold, clinical feel. Adding cream or other off-white can help warm up the space providing a nice balanced feel. Read on for tips and sample illustrations to blend shades of white for a wonderfully warm home.

I’ve rented. You may rent – either now or in the future. Renting definitely creates design challenges. So when it comes to creating a loving living space, the message is clear: Renters need love, too! Today we embrace these underserved dwellers as I share five renter-friendly ideas guaranteed to add personality and color to your home.